The chemical giant has made good on its promise of building a bakkie version of its new offroader. Meet the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster.

The Ineos Grenadier is an interesting take on the rugged and capable SUV. The brand is not known for vehicles, instead specialising in chemicals. However, its founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe has a love and passion for the old Land Rover Defender and chose to build his own version.

The story of the birth of the Grenadier is interesting and well worth reading. Ineos made it clear right from the get-go that it would use the Grenadier platform to spawn different body styles, including a bakkie and here it is!

The Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster bakkie looks rough and ready, and the offroad claims are impressive, with 264 mm of ground clearance, 800 mm wading depth and the brand claims the approach/departure/breakover angles are ‘unrivaled by any other series pickup.’ A centre differential lock and a two-speed transfer case are fitted as standard (front and rear diff locks are optional).

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As a reminder, engines are sourced from BMW and these are the 3.0-litre inline-6 and customers can choose from petrol or diesel power. A ZF-sourced 8-speed auto box is standard. If ever you wanted a B58-powered bakkie, now’s your chance!

Mechanically, the Quartermaster is nearly identical to the Station Wagon, but the overall chassis length is 305 mm longer. The loadbay measures 1 564 mm long and 1 619 mm wide, which is enough to carry a standard Euro pallet. The payload rating is 760 kg and the Quartermaster has the same 3.5-ton tow rating.

Ineos has a full catalogue of accessories for its Grenadier range, and the Quartermaster will be available with things like a waterproof canvas canopy, lockable roller tonneau cover, roof rack, mounts for jerry cans/sand ladders/shovels and much more.

As far as rivals go, the Quartermaster’s going up against the Jeep Gladiator, Ford Ranger Raptor and the Toyota Land Cruiser 79.

Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Availability in South Africa?

We understand that local pricing for the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster will be announced on the 1st of August 2023, but no indication of when the first units will be touching down in South Africa.

As a reminder, the Ineos Grenadier has gone on sale in SA, with selected BMW dealerships offering servicing and sales. The Ineos Grenadier is priced from R1 513 100.

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